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This Day In Norwood History-October 8

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Norwood Civic Center is Revamped-October 8, 2010

The renovated Norwood Civic Center opened its doors to the public this week. A newly renovated Norwood Civic Center opened its doors to the public this week after $25,000 worth of remodeling, which officials say makes the facility more welcoming. Gerry Miller, the superintendent of the Recreation Department, said the department orchestrated a more user-friendly…
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Northrop Opens Plant in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1976

Northrop Opens Plant in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-October 8, 1976
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Regional Shopping Centers Subject Of Chamber Talk-This Day In Norwood History-October 8, 1948

Renewed interest in the problem of providing increased facilities for automobile parking in the Norwood business district was the result of an informative talk presented Tuesday evening at Holman Hall at the opening meeting of the Chamber of Commerce by George P. Brown, representative of the firm known as National Suburban Centers, which is engaged…
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Central St. Traffic Will Be Discussed-This Day In Norwood History-October 8, 1948

The Planning Board will meet with the Board of Selectmen next Thursday evening. October 14. to discuss making Central Street a one-way street from Cottage all the way to Guild Street. In connection with this recommendation by the Planning Board Police Chief Thomas C. Lydon has stated that he prefers that the street be left…
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Ask Hebrew Section At Cemetery-This Day In Norwood History-October 8, 1948

The Board of Selectmen have been requested to consider allocating on an informal basis an appropriate part of Highland Cemetery for the burial of Hebrew citizens of the town. A group of citizens represented by Rochard Gottlieb, Otis Cooper, Dr. Louis Danovltch and Louis Orent told the Selectmen that while parts of the town cemetery…
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Msgr. Minihan Greeted By Over 3000 On Return Home-This Day In Norwood History-October 8, 1948

St. Catherine’s Pastor Is Given New Automobile By Parishioners One of the most enthusiastic welcomes ever accorded a Norwood citizen took place on Saturday night when a crowd of more than 3000 turned out to welcome home the Rt. Rev Jeremiah F. Minihan, D. D. LL. D., beloved pastor of St. Catherine’s Church, after his…
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Boat Capsizes At Willett Pond; Man Saved-This Day In Norwood History-October 8, 1947

Frank Agnew Reaches For Oar Lost While Dozing; Plunges Into Water The cries of a man fishing at Willett Pond and the reassuring words of another saved a man from drowning Sunday morning after his rowboat had capsized. The principals in the dramatic rescue were a Boston postal clerk, Frank Agnew of 11 Pierce Avenue,…
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Top Notch Service At Dom’s Amoco Station-This Day In Norwood History-October 8, 1947

Intent upon the task of overhauling and cleaning a motor is Domenic Giandomenico, owner of Dom’s Amoco Service at 999 Washington Street, Norwood. A veteran of ten years’ experience in auto repair and service station management, Dom is well equipped to give expert care to your car. (Staff Photo by Lou Cibotti) Top-notch service is…
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